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Professional Multimedia Practice - PMP3701

Under Graduate Degree

Year module

NQF level: 7

Credits: 24

Module presented in English

Pre-requisite: VAR2601 & VAR2602 or VAR211D & VAR212E

Co-requisite: VAR3701

Purpose: To provide third level Multimedia students with theoretical information on professional multimedia practice. Comprehensive guidance is given on professional multimedia practice with an emphasis on the use of multimedia within contemporary visual arts practice. Students are given training as to participating as a professional visual artist with regard to the art market, exhibitions, residencies and competitions. Students are guided in the writing, preparation and production of professional art catalogues (which is extended into both a printed and interactive catalogue format for Multimedia students). The module also entails teaching students to write up an academic research proposal and research essay which prepares students to engage with an Honours level degree.